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Center section cove radius change

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littlebiplane

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Is there a reason why the cove cut-out in the center section continues the arc into the first rib bay on the upper wings? In the newsletters i think I read it was something like 4'10". What I'm thinking is to just eliminate the corners of the cove cut out in the wings so the butt rib is made full size. The new radius becomes smaller and is just inside the center section.

I guess the only reason it would be a problem is if entering and exiting becomes an issue with a smaller opening.

Any thoughts about this, or am I just better to build it per plans? I have never been inside the front cockpit of an Acrosport so I'm not sure if the wing gets in the way on the wing portion.

Mike

 

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